“Sursum Tibiam Vestram” is a full-volume explosion of Medway rhythm ’n’ beat, garage rock ’n’ roll and fuzz-drenched swagger, proving once again why The Masonics are hailed as “the best Rhythm and Beat combo since The Milkshakes.” Delivering unstoppable energy, raw musicianship and vintage spirit, Mickey Hampshire, Bruce Brand and John Gibbs tear through twelve brand-new cuts that sound like they were recorded in a basement somewhere between 1964 and eternity. From the snarling stomp of “Big Bad Goblin” to the pounding groove of “Mad Dog Howling,” the album crackles with distorted guitars and crashing drums, along with the backing vocals of Miss Ludella Black. Recorded at Ranscombe Studios in the heart of Medway, this album captures The Masonics doing what they do best: loud, loose, authentic rhythm ’n’ beat that rattles the walls.
